Evidence of Separate and Distinct Fires in Different Areas, the Odor

question 26

Short Answer

Evidence of separate and distinct fires in different areas, the odor of petroleum, holes in walls to aid in the spread of the fire are indicators that the fire was of _____ origin.

---

Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where the likelihood of an object belonging to a category is judged based on how representative it is of that category, often leading to errors in judgment.

Immature 'Surfie'

A derogatory term used to describe a young surfer perceived as immature or lacking responsibility.

Anchoring

Anchoring is a cognitive bias in decision-making where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") to make subsequent judgments or estimates.

Affect-Infusion Model

A model suggesting that the mood or affective state of an individual can influence their cognitive processes and decision-making.